Messi wins first World Cup as Argentina downs France

Lionel Messi has won his first-ever FIFA World Cup after Argentina beat France in a penalty kick shoot-out in the tournament's final match.

Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Photo: David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Imageson Sunday after Argentina beat France in a penalty kick shootout in the tournament's thrilling final match.Messi, one of the greatest soccer players of all time, secured the elusive trophy in what is likely his final World Cup.

The dramatic final concluded after 90 minutes of regulation, two halves of extra time and a penalty kick shootout. Argentina took the lead early and scored twice in the first half. Messi finished a penalty kick and Ángel Di MaríaIn a stunning reversal, France mounted a late-stage comeback and star Kylian Mbappé scored twice in just over 90 seconds in the 80th minute, sending both teams to extra time.

Messi and Mbappé each scored for their teams during extra time, but neither team pulled away, forcing the game into a penalty kick shootout., which is reserved for the player who scores the most goals during the tournament.

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